Data Product Manager (1135310)
The Judge Group
Sacramento, CA
Product Management, Sales / Marketing
Salary: $113,500.00 USD Annually - $120,000.00 USD Annually
Description
THE WORK
- Develops and implements data product strategy for data products within one or more data domains that align with the Credit Union’s data needs and strategic priorities
- Serves as product owner in agile product lifecycle by conducting initial intake with data consumers and business partners, researching pertinent technical and business context, codesigning and scoping with Data Architecture and Data Engineering, prioritizing and sequencing data product backlogs, and facilitating release management of products
- Partners closely with analyst teams, other data product users, business stakeholders, business leaders, and Corporate Strategy Team to identify and understand business needs, business strategy, and the corresponding proposed reporting and/or analytics solutions to be able to articulate relevant details in user stories and technical requirements that will guide efforts of data engineering teams
- Manages and prioritize data product backlog(s) by assessing business impact, level of effort, overall feasibility and fit in overall data platform architecture, conferring with Data Architecture Team and other technical teams as needed
- Conducts research and analysis to align goals with development team and Data Program Management to prioritize user stories and plan sprints to deliver on data product strategy
- Communicates and coordinates effectively with data product users and stakeholders to set appropriate expectations regarding timelines and deliverables
- Develops content and curate resources for stakeholders and end-users of data products including but not limited to data dictionaries/catalogs, data lineage, release notes and user guides
- Provides support in developing and implementing data quality and governance policies, standards and checks to ensure reliability and accuracy in data within data products
- Serves as data product subject matter expert to determine data requirements for broader organizational projects and initiatives that require data input or output related to the assigned data product(s)
- Provides input and context in broader data platform planning regarding products to ensure optimal resource utilization and alignment with organizational priorities
- Develops relationships, rapport and communication channels with stakeholders to ensure continuous dialog about opportunities to optimize the performance, usability, and value of data product(s)
- Provides support in the development and management of data-related policies, procedures, and standards
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Enterprise Data Management Program, data governance and the continued evolution of data products within the organization
- Handles other duties as may be assigned
- Develop and maintain an understanding of the pertinent regulatory requirements and risks inherent to job responsibilities, establish, and maintain control activities that mitigate those risks consistent with the Credit Union’s risk appetite, and ensure operational integrity and compliance with applicable regulations.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree in area of specialty (Accounting, Mathematics, Business Administration, Information Technology, or similarly quantitative/analytical degrees) required
- 5+ years of overall professional experience required
- 3+ years of experience in product management, data product management, program management, systems analysis, analytics programs, data or business analysis, data engineering, or related fields required
- Experience in the credit union or banking industry highly preferred
- Experience managing programs related to data platforms, data products, data governance, analytics programs and/or data strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to summarize complex concepts.
- Experience managing work using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience using ServiceNow, Jira, or other work and project management applications to plan and manage product delivery.
- Strong understanding of data systems, data structures, and data analysis. Experience using modern AI-enabled tools to support data discovery or proof-of-concept analytics a plus.
- Hands-on experience using SQL (Select statements, Joins, and foundational relational database concepts) for data discovery, data curation, or data / analytic solutions.
- Experience managing or creating reports or dashboards in Tableau, PowerBI or other BI tools a plus
- Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to visually and verbally convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills with an ability to influence
- Ability to run meetings across diverse functions
- Project management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Agile product management certification such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and/or Program management certification such as Program Management Professional (PgMP) or equivalent preferred
- Professional certification(s) demonstrating training or experience in modern data or business intelligence (BI) platforms, such as those related to data analytics, data visualization, or enterprise data tools preferred
- Solves Problems Proactively - Tackles complex issues independently
- Innovates and Applies Insights - Suggests improvements
- Delivers Results with Agility - Maintains quality during change
- Collaborates Across Teams - Works effectively with peers
- Influences and Persuades - Shares expertise to guide others
Contact: [email protected]
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The Judge Group is an international leader in business technology consulting, talent solutions, and learning and development.
With over 30 locations across the U.S., Canada & India, Judge is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government, aerospace & defense, manufacturing, and technology & telecommunications.
Judge has always been committed to doing what’s right – for our colleagues, our client partners, and our communities. At Judge, we cultivate an inclusive environment that empowers our employees to produce their best work. As a family-owned business, we’re not just a high-performing team, but a high-performing family. Through building relationships and our cultural commitment to caring, we support one another.
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